Girls Long Board Shorts

Although mostly worn by men and boys, girls' long board shorts have been steadily growing in popularity. All the major designers of swim and beach wear have gotten in on the action providing fun and cool shorts for girls of all ages.

Board shorts can be a fun and practical option for little girls.

With their loose, easy fit and quick-drying fabric, it's no wonder that board shorts have become such a common sight on beaches around the world. They are often the go-to item of summer surfers, but the fun styles and ease of wear has gotten just about everyone in on the act.

The only difference in the look of girls' long board shorts compared to those marketed for boys is in the colors and patterns. Although boys might wear something with a Hawaiian hibiscus print, some won't wear something pink with more feminine flowers.

However, what makes parents love this option as much as their kids is that the shorts can be worn just as easily by boys and girls. As long as the right length and waist size is achieved and the girl likes the pattern, it really doesn't matter if it's technically a boy's swimsuit. Add a T-shirt, tank top or bikini top, and your girl is set for fun in the sun.

With so many adorable swimsuits available for girls, including tankinis and other suits that are modest and yet comfortable, why might a girl rather wear board shorts?

For one thing, it's what a lot of the older girls are wearing, and younger girls always enjoy dressing like their older sisters. The shorts dry easier than most swimsuits and do so without clinging. So, if a girl is an active swimmer but doesn't like the cold, damp feeling that can last for a long time after a dip, long board shorts are ideal. On a very hot day, they offer more sun protection yet still maintain coolness. For parents concerned about constantly slathering on the sunscreen, it's a relief to know the legs are covered.

It's also nice for both parents and girls to have a more modest look. Girls can look cute without drawing inappropriate, unwanted attention. This is true for all girls, not just tomboys. And they can have a lot of fun running around in and out of the water and just feel good about themselves, rather than feel self-conscious about their looks. And long board shorts have an extra advantage in that they can be worn much longer than most swimsuits. Most of the waists are adjustable within a few inches; as a girl gets taller, she might want a short that comes to the knee rather than the calf, so this swimwear can be a great investment.

The loose fit of girls' long board shorts means they don't need to be tried on first, and this is great for busy parents. They can buy the shorts online once they have measured the length and assessed that the pattern is one the girl will like. Popular swimsuit designers like Roxy Girl and Billabong make board shorts for girls – Roxy even has a line for toddlers. You can also buy Coolibar shorts with a built-in SPF or Patagonia shorts that are designed to really take a beating when surfing.

If you're handy with a needle, you can stretch the life of the board shorts even further by buying them extra long and then hemming them. This only works if the waist is very adjustable, although for those who really know their way around a sewing machine, the waist can be tucked in too. So long as the girl in question doesn’t mind wearing the same swimsuit for several summers running, everyone can have fun and save money at the same time.

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